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Lawsuit Could Stop Water Pricing Aimed at Conservation

The Metropolitan Water District, which supplies about half Southern California's water, has announced a 15% reduction AND promises "stiff surcharges" on 26 cities or local agencies that go over their limits. We talk to the MWD's General Manager about what that could mean, and hear about a pending court decision that could prevent cities and water districts from encouraging conservation.

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The Metropolitan Water District, which supplies about half Southern California's water, has announced a 15% reduction. The water wholesaler promises "stiff surcharges" on 26 cities or local agencies that go over their limits. We talk to the MWD's General Manager about what that could mean. We also hear about a pending court decision that could prevent cities and water districts from encouraging conservation by charging higher rates to people who use more water.

Also, sin city is turning into an artists' colony. There's new life in Tijuana.

In the 1990's, Tijuana's strip was lined with strip joints and packed with US Marines and college students looking for a good time. That all stopped when drug violence gripped the city. Now it's returning to life — with an explosion of entrepreneurial activity. Sam Quinones has reported in and around Tijuana for more than 15 years.